LG Twins' rookie pitcher Kim Young-woo (from Seoul High School) is showing off his strong presence in the spring camp ahead of the 2025 season. He is growing fast by spraying fastballs with speeds up to 151 km per hour.온라인카지노

Kim Young-woo was nominated by LG as the 10th overall pick in the first round of the "2025 KBO League Rookie Draft" held last year. "He has stable pitching balance and simple arm swing. He has good fastball angle and movement due to his high release point," LG said at the time.

Such expectations are becoming a reality in the spring camp. Kim has been rapidly recovering his physical condition by posting a maximum speed of 151.1 kilometers per four-seam fastball and an average speed of 148.2 kilometers on his fourth bullpen session.

"My speed is 151 kilometers. I think I'm getting faster. I trained with conditioning coaches from the wrap-up camp to the off-season and got fit," Kim said. "I'm currently pitching in the bullpen with 80 to 90 percent power."

I'm dreaming of trying 160km fastball

Kim Young-woo, who boasts fastball skills, plans to challenge himself in the 160-kilometer fastball someday. However, the first priority for now is to acquire basic competitive edge in line with the professional level.

"Now my focus is on control and command. After stabilizing, I want to challenge 160 kilometers," he said, displaying a cautious attitude.

Strengthen competitiveness by installing fork balls!

During the off-season, Kim started to install new pitching models to gain competitive edge in the first division while keeping fastballs alive. He is learning how to play folk ball in the spring camp, and is also in the process of refining his curves.

"The coach and coach Kim Kwang-sam gave a good evaluation of the fastball, so we are pitching the bullpen mainly on the fastball. Among the breaking balls, I am trimming the curve and learning folk ball at the camp, and I feel a satisfactory taste," he said.

In addition, he said he is growing by watching senior pitchers' training and body management methods.

First team opportunity, if given, I'll make sure to catch it

When asked about this season's goal, Kim Young-woo showed a humble attitude, saying, "It seems arrogant to throw in the first team unconditionally."

"I don't have anything for sure, but I believe that if I continue to do what I can, I will have an opportunity. When I get the opportunity, I want to grab it," he said, renewing his commitment to thoroughly prepare for the spring camp.

The ultimate goal is "LG's permanent number."

Kim also had a clear ambition for the future. "My goal is to become a permanent member of LG. I want to become a player that fans can comfortably watch, thinking that I won the game."

He also expressed strong determination, saying, "I am working on my body with senior players. I will be a player who contributes to my team's victory without getting hurt until the end."

LG's top rookie Kim Young-woo, who is growing rapidly in the spring camp. Many fans are looking forward to what his fastball will look like in the KBO league.